Commission approves large restoration at 605 North Hamilton / 65 North Hampton Park with multiple conditions
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Summary
The Historic Resources Commission approved a large exterior rehabilitation for a circa‑turn‑of‑the‑century house at North Hamilton Park (referred to in materials as 65 North Hampton Park / 605 North Hamilton Park) conditional on separated door/transom units, retaining individual window units, masonry samples for infill, and submission of contractor
The commission approved a broad exterior restoration at a large historic property on North Hamilton/Hampton Park with multiple conditions intended to preserve historic character.
Project summary and staff recommendation Staff presented a comprehensive application that includes structural porch repairs, masonry tuckpointing and replacement of damaged precast stone elements, replacement of many windows with Martin Ultimate (from the improved windows list), replacement of roofing material, reconstruction of a new two‑story rear porch, and construction of a new garage and site work. The property is a large, turn‑of‑the‑century brick residence that later served as a nursing home; staff recommended approval with conditions tied to documentation, separate door/transom units, separate window units (retain mullions), masonry infill matching and contractor details for porch reconstruction. Staff cited City Code 3.016.14 (demolition), City Code 3.016.11 (standards for alteration) and relevant HRC guidelines.
Commission concerns and conditions Commissioners and staff stressed: (1) maintain separate window units with mullions rather than combining into a single unit; (2) keep door and transom as separate elements (not a single integrated unit that would change proportion); (3) submit samples and a brick match for any infill where door openings will be filled; (4) provide workshop/contractor details for hand‑cut sandstone replacement and porch floor/tile approach; and (5) prefer retention and in‑kind replacement of original tile where possible and use neutral replacement tile where historic tile cannot be salvaged.
Applicant materials and next steps Josh Tellme, the architect representing the owner, said revised elevations and window details would be submitted. The commission made a motion to approve the COA with the listed conditions; commissioners asked the applicant to submit final window and door cut sheets and the masonry infill sample to staff for final review.
Why it matters The project affects a prominent historic house and requires careful masonry and porch reconstruction to maintain the building's character. The conditions aim to balance a large‑scale rehabilitation with preservation best practices.
